ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SIKH
From Hindi, literally: disciple, from Sanskrit śiksati he studies.
5 QUOTES WITH «SIKH»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
Sikh.
Whenever a Gujarati or Sikh businessman comes to a Republican event, it begins with an appeal to Jesus Christ. While the Democrats are really good at making the outsider feel at home, the Republicans make little or no effort.
Being a Sikh meant having to do what Mom and Dad said, and going to temple, and Mom and Dad choosing who I would marry. But going to an American school taught me that I was the one who's supposed to make those choices.
The turban is an inextricable part of the Sikh identity. Sikhs say you may take off their head but not the turban.
People's identities as Indians, as Asians, or as members of the human race, seemed to give way - quite suddenly - to sectarian identification with Hindu, Muslim, or Sikh communities.
I am proud to be a Sikh and am a true disciple of Guru Gobind Singh, who sacrificed his entire family for the Sikh religion.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SIKH»
Discover the use of
Sikh in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
Sikh and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Sikh Religion, Culture and Ethnicity
Sikh Religion, Culture and Ethnicity is remarkable for its interdisciplinary scope and the diversity of topics that are engaged - including gender theory, theology, hermeneutics, deconstruction, semiotics and race theory - and are brought ...
Christopher Shackle, Arvind-pal Singh Mandair, Gurharpal Singh, 2001
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Fighting for Faith and Nation: Dialogues with
Sikh Militants
"A stunning presentation of narrative ethnography, achieving the remarkable feat of forcing the reader to enter into the world—and the world view—of those whom most of us would regard as terrorists."—Mark Juergensmeyer, UCSB
Cynthia Keppley Mahmood, 2011
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Civil Rights in Wartime: The Post-9/11
Sikh Experience
This book shares accounts of public and private discrimination involving turbaned Sikhs in America since September 11, 2001, investigates the American legal remedies available to those affected by discriminatory conduct, and compares these ...
Neha Singh Gohil, Dawinder S Sidhu, 2013
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International Bibliography of
Sikh Studies
The International Bibliography of Sikh Studies brings together all books, composite works, journal articles, conference proceedings, theses, dissertations, project reports, and electronic resources produced in the field of Sikh Studies ...
Rajwant Singh Chilana, 2006
This wonderful series, now in paperback, combines beautifully commissioned artwork with clear and sensitively written narrative introducing young readers to some of the most significant beliefs, values and traditions of the world's six main ...
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The History of
Sikh Gurus
It also conveys that all human beings are equal, irrespective of colour, cast, creed, gender and should be treated as humans. The book is a must-read for all who have interest in the history of Sikh Gurus.
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The
Sikh Army 1799-1849
Denne bog beskriver organisationen af sikhernes hær i perioden 1799 til 1849.
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Sikh Art and Literature
Sikh Art and Literature introduces Sikhism through its rich artistic culture. Using an assembly of rare imagery and literature, we are given the chance to explore the fruitful world of the Sikhs.
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The Materiality of the Past: History and Representation in ...
Anne Murphy offers a groundbreaking exploration of material representations of the Sikh past, showing how objects, as well as historical sites, and texts, have played a vital role in the production of the Sikh community as an evolving ...
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Warrior Saints: Three Centuries of the
Sikh Military Tradition
This remarkable collection of over 120 images commemorates the 300th anniversary of the Sikh Brotherhood.
Amandeep S. Madra, Parmjit Singh, 1999
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SIKH»
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Sikh is used in the context of the following news items.
Sikh postman 'wins turban battle with Disney'
A Sikh postman at Disney World has won his fight over claims he had been made to work away from customers so they would not see his beard and turban. «BBC News, Jul 15»
Sikh student wins right to join ROTC
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Army to stop barring a Sikh college student in New York from participating in reserve officer training because of his beard ... «Al Jazeera America, Jun 15»
Sikh protesters clash with police in Jammu, one killed
Sikh protesters blocked the Jammu-RS Pura road at Gadigarh by erecting road blocks and ... following which tensions mounted among the Sikh community here. «Times of India, Jun 15»
Sikh temple hero officers to receive Medal of Valor
The Oak Creek police officer who was the first responder at the scene of the Sikh temple shooting speaks with WISN 12 News' Joyce Garbaciak about how he ... «WISN Milwaukee, Feb 15»
Sikh student sues US Army, says ROTC enlistment blocked because …
A Sikh student at Hofstra University filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the United States Army, claiming the service refused to grant him a religious ... «CNN, Nov 14»
I lived through the Sikh riots—and 30 years later, I'm not ready to …
Most chronicles of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots focus on Delhi and Punjab. Few acknowledge Daltonganj—a typical town in Bihar (now in Jharkhand)—as a place ... «Quartz, Oct 14»
1984 Indian Sikh massacre is issue in California race
Some Sikh political activists and the California Republican Party are campaigning against Democratic Rep. Ami Bera, saying he refuses to acknowledge the ... «PBS NewsHour, Oct 14»
Tilbury container stowaways included 13 children
Thirteen children aged between one and 12 were among 35 Afghan Sikh immigrants found in a shipping container at Tilbury Docks, Essex Police have said. «BBC News, Aug 14»
Amritsar 'genocide' commemoration: Sikhs march through London
Members of the Sikh community have marched through central London in protest over the storming of India's Golden Temple 30 years ago. Thousands attended ... «BBC News, Jun 14»
Amritsar massacre: Government faces backlash by Britain's 430000 …
The Government faces a Sikh voting backlash after it was confirmed that Britain's armed forces gave tactical advice to Indian officials before the assault on the ... «The Independent, Feb 14»
